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These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.—
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Verywell Health,
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That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The light stiffens and grabs hold of us.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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High-Cholesterol Foods Foods high in cholesterol can negatively affect blood pressure, contributing to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup that narrows and stiffens the arteries).—
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Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Calcifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calcifies. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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